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Library staff offer instruction on how to search databases, set up email alerts, develop an Endnote database, and more. Arrangments can also be made to bring in trainers from publishers including Lexis-Nexis and CSA/Proquest. Please contact Library.Reference@noaa.gov, 301-713-2600 ext. 124.

Training

Training on Use of Bibliographic Citation Management Software: EndNote, Reference Manager, RefViz:

Upcoming Seminars are on February 5

February 5 from 10-12am and 1-3pm - Endnote Training
Doug Nguygen, Customer Education Specialist for Thomson Reuters, will present free Endnote training for NOAA staff.

Abstract: Endnote is a bibliographic management tool that allows researchers, students, and librarians to search online bibliographic databases, organize their references, images and PDFs, and create bibliographies and figure lists instantly. This class will cover all the basics of using Endnote, Endnote for Web, and using Endnote to insert and cite references as you type your paper. NOAA has a site-wide license for Endnote. To download Endnote, see NOAA NITES site.

Registration is required:
Send an email to Library.Reference@noaa.gov to reserve your spot in either the 10-12 session or the 1-3 session.

Class Syallabus:

  • Get acquainted with EndNote and learn about the user interface.
  • Learn four ways to add references to your library including manual data entry, online search, direct export, and importing text files downloaded from online sources
  • Cite While You Write in Microsoft Word
  • Edit citations to suppress author names, years, or both
  • Change styles instantly


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